Is deflation before explantation a good option?

Thank you for your question.

It sounds like this surgeon wants to allow the skin to contract back prior to surgery... which, although unusual, is one of the many options available for surgeons.

Hope this helps.

Good day! Generally after explantation, the shape and size of the breast will be unpredictable. Result varies between patients and it will largely depend upon their age, duration and size of the implant, or previous state of their breasts like existing anatomy, deformity, previous surgeries, underlying personal and family medical conditions, nicotine use, pregnancy and other factors. Deflation prior to explantation gives the skin and muscles ample time to adjust before a major change. There are options available such as a lift or a fat transfer, if you are worried about the explantation result. Do not hesitate to contact your surgeon about options designed for your needs and discuss realistic goals and expectations. Best of luck! #RealSelf100

In some specific cases, it does make sense to pop the implants and deflate them.  Of course, they need to be saline.  The benefit of doing this is that it will help you decide whether to simply have the implants removed because you will know what you will look like after a simple removal, which can subsequently be doe under local anesthesia.